EFG thanks ISCJ Community for their overwhelming support during Ramadan

Jazak Allah for the support we received during Ramadan from the ISCJ Community. EFG was able to raise $350,000 although short from their target of $400,000. In this economic condition we should be thankful to Allah(s) and the ISCJ members for their support towards the expansion project.

Based on the feedback EFG has summed up overall feedback from the Ramadan campaign and will make every effort to make the services during Ramadan better.

Fundraising during Taraweeh:

–          Overall Taraweeh program was well appreciated by the community. Fundraising and other interruptions during Taraweeh prayers were minimized this year.  ISCJ Taraweeh prayers, first eight rakats, were finishing on time and sometimes early then other masajids. It seems that this improvement was well received by the community. We will Insha’Allah plan to further improve in this area next Ramadan that will include more communication to community, advertisement of program in advance etc.

–          About $350,000 were raised for expansion fund during Ramadan. This does not include fitra, zakat and other types of collection.

Tafseer by Faraz Khan:

–          Alhamdlillah, very good feedback was received from community about Tafseer presentation by Br. Faraz. Similar program should be planned for future Ramadans.

–          Religious Committee should plan the program well in advance to avoid any uncertainties and last minute decisions.

–          It was recommended that the speaker should be planned well in advance.

Imam for Taraweeh:

–          The imam should be given opportunity to hold sessions with community and give presentation during Ramadan. The imam must be able to connect with community with English speaking and communication skills.

–          It was recommended that imam for Taraweeh must be planned and finalized well in advance of Ramadan.

–          ISCJ will maintain a list of speakers to build the relationships with them so that we can invite best of breed speakers to our events.

Baby Sitting During Taraweeh:

–          It was suggested that this program needs better planning and execution.

–          Next year, Insha’Allah there will be more space for this program. 

Eid Festivities Program:

–          This program was Masha’Allah a hit with the community and much appreciated.

–          The program remains to focus on improving ISCJ’s leadership image, PR and community service.

–          The program will be planned for Eid-ul-udha 2011 also.

–          Program coordinator will maintain a list of vendors that can participate in this and other community programs

Faisal Masood
EFG member